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Driver Wanted In Spotsy, Passenger, Busted With Meth, Concealed Gun During Stop In VA: Police

Two men were arrested following a suspicious traffic stop that saw them trying to conceal items from officers in Virginia, police say.

Jerome Blake III

Jerome Blake III

Photo Credit: Rappahannock Regional Jail

Members of the Fredericksburg Police Department busted local resident Jerome Blake III, 37, during a stop last week, during which he was caught attempting to hide a weapon, but was not quick enough to pull a fast one on officers.

According to the agency, during a subsequent search of Blake and his vehicle, they recovered a concealed gun, methamphetamine, and heroin.

Blake then attempted to provided false identification to investigators, and it was determined. he was wanted out of Spotsylvania County.

Blake was charged with: 

  • Providing false identification to law enforcement;
  • Possession of a firearm with a Schedule I or II substance;
  • Two counts of possession of a Schedule I or I substance;
  • Driving without a license. 

He was also served on the outstanding warrants out of Spotsylvania. According to court documents, his bond was denied.

His passenger, Maridy Lynn Rogers, 44, of Carolina, was arrested for: 

  • Possession of Schedule I or II substances;
  • Possession of a firearm by a felon;
  • Possession of ammunition by a felon;
  • Possession of a firearm with Schedule I or II substances.

Both were also cited for weapons offenses.

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